Clara’s POV I walked through the long hallway, my eyes scanning every corner of the palace, searching for the King. But he was nowhere to be found. It was as if he had vanished into thin air. I sighed and placed a hand on my hip. If I really wanted the King to fall in love with me, then I had to start putting my plan into action now. He might be cold. He might be ruthless. But at the end of the day, he’s still a man. And men… they can fall, no matter how strong they pretend to be. “I think something is seriously wrong with you.” Lara, my wolf, spoke through our bond, her voice sharp and irritated. “Why are you walking around here trying to make that beast fall in love with you? Did you already forget what he did at the dining hall last night? He literally ripped a man’s head off,

